India hits back after George Soros says Adani troubles will greatly weaken Modi’s grip on power
India slammed billionaire investor George Soros after he alleged the Adani turmoil will weaken Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grip on power and lead to a “democratic revival” in the country. The latest dispute highlights renewed scrutiny on the relationship between India’s leader and business tycoon Gautam Adani, who has lost billions in net worth since […]
Ukraine can still lose the war — but Russia can’t win, Ian Bremmer says
Ukraine can lose the war, but Russia cannot win at a geopolitical level, Ian Bremmer, political scientist and president of Eurasia Group, told CNBC. “Ukraine can lose this war,” Bremmer told CNBC’s Hadley Gamble at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, but Russia cannot win in NATO because of its “pariah” status, Bremmer said. ″[Russia] […]
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Here’s what is happening in and affecting South Africa today: Budget Speech: With the budget speech later today, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says budget cuts should be reversed and spending in critical service delivery areas be increased. Saftu also wants a 10% wage increase for public sector employees, a monthly universal […]
